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M6 PPY

1997 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,287 mi
Last recorded227,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A3108,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 PPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 227,287 miles

wearing steering rack,oil leaks,wear in inner cv joints

Fail 12 Jun 2007 227,287 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear in steering rack,oil leaks,wear in inner cv joints

Pass 19 Jun 2006 203,678 miles

vt32,248090276437

Fail 19 Jun 2006 203,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all pads and discs in poor condition

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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M6 PPY is a 1997 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M6 PPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M6 PPY registered?

M6 PPY is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is M6 PPY safe to buy?

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